Hospitals Building Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 May 2017

Tuesday, 2 May 2017

Ceisteanna (786)

Jackie Cahill

Ceist:

786. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Health the appeal mechanism in place for subcontractors on a hospital project to ensure they get paid for works carried out when there is a dispute between the contractor and subcontractor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19170/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The management of the healthcare property estate and the delivery of health care projects is a service matter. Therefore, the Health Service Executive has been requested to reply directly to you in relation to your question on the appeals mechanism for disputes between subcontractors and contractors.